Bristol Junior Lawyers Division
Bristol JLD promotes the interests of junior lawyers in and around the Bristol region by organising social, networking and educational events. It aims to provide a forum for young lawyers to interact, socialise and support each other as well as encouraging sporting and charitable ventures, interaction with other professionals to improve business links and enhancing the young professional social scene.
The group has ties with Bristol Law Society and Bristol ILEX and is looking to organise more joint events in the future.
Email address(es): General - info@bristoljld.co.uk, social events - social@bristoljld.co.uk, careers events - careers@bristoljld.co.uk, newsletter and website - webmaster@bristoljld.co.uk
Web Address: http://www.BristolJLD.co.uk
Membership: Students, Trainees, NQs, Solicitors
Swindon Young Professionals
Telephone number: 01793 410 800 or 01793 410 800
Email address(es): rderbyshire@ttuk.com or dreading@ttuk.com
North Hampshire Junior Lawyers Division
The group work in line with the aims of the national JLD, looking to operate not only as a networking group but also as a support group for junior lawyers working in the legal profession across North Hampshire.
Telephone number: 01256 844 888
Email address(es): northhampshirejld@googlemail.com
Membership: Students, Trainees, NQs, Solicitors
Bournemouth & District Junior Lawyers Division
Email address(es): ShamiDuggal@rawlinsdavy.com
Dorset Young & Trainee Solicitors Group
This is a rural area, with members spread out across the region. They aim to provide both a support and social network and a forum for young solicitors which address issues affecting us all.
Telephone number: 01305 839895
Email address(es): Joline.destecroix@mustoeshorter.co.uk
Web Address: http://www.dorsetlawsociety.org/
Membership: Students, Trainees, NQs, Solicitors
Bath Young Professionals
Telephone number: 01225 340000
Email address(es): dcarrick@ttuk.com
Devon & Somerset Junior Lawyers Division - Devon (not Plymouth) and Somerset
Full membership is £25, and associate membership is £5. Trainee solicitors and legal executives, qualified solicitors and legal executives up to five years' PQE are eligible for full membership. Paralegals, legal assistants and students enrolled on a university law course may become associate members.
Email address(es): jld.devon.somerset@googlemail.com
Web Address: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=23337061960
Membership: Students, Trainees, NQs
Plymouth Junior Lawyers Division
The PJLD aims to be the group through which all junior legal practitioners in the Plymouth area can meet, network and socialise. The PJLD is designed for students (studying the LPC, BVC or GDL), paralegals, trainee solicitors, junior qualified solicitors, pupils and junior barristers.
They organise regular social events throughout the year, the highlight of which is the Spring Ball. Other events have included a charity quiz night, a ski and fondue evening, a harbour cruise and bowling.
As well as social events, the PJLD provides its members with training opportunities and useful hints and tips on how to progress their legal career.
Telephone number: 01752 675000, 0845 415 0000
Email address(es): victoria.mcintosh@footanstey.com, Jayne.Clemens@bondpearce.com
Membership: Students, Trainees, NQs, Solicitors